How much does the Subaru Crosstrek cost in today's market?

Used Subaru Crosstrek prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Subaru Crosstrek's current nationwide average price is $22,537, and its year-round low is $22,034.86. That puts the model in a fairly accessible range across its lineup, with newer years commanding the highest prices and older years opening up lower-cost entry points. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Subaru Crosstrek a good car?

Yes — the Subaru Crosstrek is a strong used-car pick if you want a practical small crossover with broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.64/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Crosstrek for its all-wheel-drive confidence, safety features, fuel efficiency, and comfortable, easygoing driving feel. Across the years, the model also earns repeat praise for solid build quality, everyday practicality, and a durable character that suits commuting and weekend use alike.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs show up in the base engine’s modest acceleration, CVT noise and droning on some versions, and infotainment complaints on earlier models. Still, the Crosstrek’s mix of usefulness, traction, and efficiency makes it an appealing choice for many shoppers.

28.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Crosstrek models reliable?

Owners across the lineup consistently describe the Crosstrek as dependable, comfortable, and easy to live with. The strongest themes are its solid build quality, safety-minded design, all-wheel-drive confidence, and efficient everyday use.

• Owners rate the Subaru Crosstrek between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally shaped more by trim, mileage, and maintenance history than by the model’s core formula.

What should I look for when buying a used Subaru Crosstrek?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Subaru’s EyeSight safety system with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency steering on equipped trims.
• Infotainment: the 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA estimates 27 mpg in the city, 34 highway, and 29 combined for the 2.0-liter Crosstrek. Upgrade to 2.5 liters, and you can expect 26 city, 33 highway, and 29 combined. Figures fall a bit short in the Crosstrek Wilderness, but not terribly so: 25 city, 29 highway, 27 combined.

Which Subaru Crosstrek trim should I buy?

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek offers these trims:

• Crosstrek: The entry trim gives you 17-inch alloy wheels, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and the Crosstrek’s rugged, outdoorsy character.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want the larger 11.6-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, roof rails, and paddle shifters.
• Sport: This trim adds the 2.5-liter engine, the larger infotainment setup, wireless smartphone charging, and a stronger equipment mix for shoppers who want more punch and convenience.
• Limited: This trim builds on the Sport with a more upscale feature set and the same 2.5-liter powertrain.
• Wilderness: This is the off-road-focused trim, with 9.3 inches of ground clearance, a ladder-style roof rack, all-weather floormats, StarTex synthetic leather, unique exterior styling, and a more capable traction setup.

What Subaru Crosstrek do most buyers choose?

The Subaru Crosstrek years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you the newest features, broad availability, and a strong mix of pricing and deal opportunities. They also sit close to the current sweet spot for shoppers who want modern equipment without moving all the way to the newest model year.

What is the Subaru Crosstrek's resale value?

Most Crosstrek model years are trending downward year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The declines are fairly consistent across the lineup, with newer years still carrying higher absolute prices but also showing meaningful movement. That pattern gives you several entry points depending on how much you want to spend.

The 2017, 2015, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru Crosstrek safe?

• 2024: 9/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2018: 9/10
• 2016: 8/10

Subaru’s EyeSight safety system is standard equipment on the 2024 Crosstrek, bringing automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency steering on equipped trims.

For the safest used buy, the 2018 and 2024 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru Crosstrek now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −4.49% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.96%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,058. The Subaru Crosstrek offers a rugged, practical character that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder engine that's been available on the Sport and Limited trim returns, delivering 182 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. That same base engine is now standard on the Wilderness trim, too.
• Tech: The big infotainment system is standard on all but the Base trim. It includes wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, and a wireless charging pad is available as an option across the lineup, standard on the Sport and Limited trims.
• Safety: EyeSight employs a wider-angle lens to give it a larger view of the road and surroundings ahead, and it also includes automatic emergency steering on cars equipped with blind-spot monitoring.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $26,220 for the Base trim level, including a $1,225 destination fee.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.